Does CoStar Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoStar Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoStar Group. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoStar Group?

34% of CoStar Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoStar Group 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (393) , Account Executive (115) , Sales Associate (98) , Software Engineer (72) , Sales (70) , Sales Executive (62) , Tenant Research Associate (60) , Client Relationship Consultant (59) , Architectural Photographer (46) , Associate Research Consultant (43) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Field Research Photographer (26) , Tenant Researcher (26)

What are the pros of working at CoStar Group according to real employee reviews?

"between understanding corporate structure more and having great benefits etc" ((in 474 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 338 reviews)); "They were great people because they were in the same boat as many others... (Read: not sure of where they wanted to go in life.)" ((in 142 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 93 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 80 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CoStar Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and they do not evaluate procedures before puting them into place." ((in 218 reviews)); "They use these surveys to judge good managers based on questions that do not reflect their management." ((in 157 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 131 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 115 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 70 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoStar Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CoStar Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at CoStar Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CoStar Group locations?

Richmond , Washington , Atlanta , San Diego , Irvine , Columbia , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Norfolk , New York , Chicago , Boston , Bethesda , Arlington , Dallas , Austin , Baltimore , Hendersonville , Saint Louis , Houston , Nashville , Seattle , Denver , White Marsh , Minneapolis , Portland , Miami , Buckhead , Phoenix , La Jolla

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CoStar Group reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(3,017 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

32% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.4

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,017 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoStar Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Nov 17, 2013

Hard to make good money

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good managers. The benefits are really good and the building is beautiful

Cons

Compensation plan is incredibly difficult to understand. The only thing about the comp plan that makes sense is that it is punitive. You are charged reversals meaning you are punished for clients that don't renew their subscription. Even if you had nothing to do with the sale you are still punished. It is an effective way to not pay your salespeople.

4.0

Nov 8, 2013

Fun place to work with great technology and passionate leadership

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional but fun working environment Big investment in technology including 3 screen pcs and ipads Lots of communication from the leadership team who really believe in the staff and the company, especially Simon & Giles Opportunity to progress, both in Glasgow or in other roles in London A fantastic group of people to work with, some real characters

Cons

A very small minority in the office who would rather moan than get on with the job. I work hard and love what I do but some people can't be bothered to put the effort in because they want to sit around moaning. Costar isn't a perfect place to work but its by far the best and most progressive company I've worked for.

1.0

Nov 7, 2013

Glad to be gone.

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair salary, vacation time and benefits Gained knowledge of commercial real estate in different markets The other researchers and local managers

Cons

Bonus criteria changed at any moment The 2 minute call requirement that did nothing but upset good customers Closing of offices with little to no notice

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